Sweet potato dhal with curried vegetables

This rich and comforting spicy lentil dish, topped with lightly curried vegetables, is delicious served with creamy yogurt and zesty lime

Marinated goat’s cheese

A refreshing alternative to a full cheeseboard, this zesty thyme and chilli treat can be made ahead and given as a gift – just wrap up and add a box of good-quality crackers and chutney

Spiced salmon coulibiac

This make-ahead main of pastry-wrapped fish and rice is an extra-special way to serve seafood for a dinner party, spiced with cardamom, cloves and chilli

Chocolate orange cheesecake

This decadent, make-ahead dessert is perfect for a festive dinner party or buffet, with a zesty cream cheese filling and dark chocolate biscuit base

Alaskan yule log

Arctic roll meets baked Alaska in this ice cream filled chocolate log topped with meringue – an impressive dessert to make ahead for a dinner party

Winter whiskey sour

This classic bourbon cocktail takes a festive turn with a splash of orange juice and edible gold glitter – perfect for Christmas parties

Crispy bacon-basted turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make Christmas dinner even more special with our top tips for the the juiciest meat ever, infused with smoky goodness from an indulgent bacon butter baste

Chai coconut & mango creams

Vegan, dairy, gluten and nut-free – and delicious – this fruity, delicately spiced dessert will go down a storm at any dinner party

Double chocolate profiteroles with salted caramel cream

Featherlight choux pastry is stuffed with salted caramel and drizzled with a double dose of chocolate in this deliciously indulgent dessert

Clementine, cranberry & pistachio meringue wreath

This stunning dinner party dessert makes a showstopping centrepiece – the individually portioned pieces make serving really simple

Quick-to-mix mincemeat

Why settle for a shop-bought jar of this traditional, festive fruit filling when you can make your own in minutes?

Salted caramel & peanut butter s’mores

What’s more delicious than a classic American marshmallow and cracker s’more? Our deluxe dessert version with toffee, chocolate, nuts and waffle biscuits